NHTSA recall 16T003000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Mar 15, 2016577 vehicles affectedCooper Tire & Rubber Co.Maker’s number 163Built Aug 6, 2015 – Sep 5, 2015
The defect
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Roadmaster RM234 tires, size 295/75R22.5, manufactured August 6, 2015, to September 5, 2015 (weeks 3115-3515). The affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air.
The risk
A loss of tire air pressure can cause sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires including the mounting and balancing, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper's number for this recall is 4Y.